8 DAYS OUT SATURDAY AUGUST 14 Festivals & Events 24TH ANNUAL NAMPA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS—Free outdoor arts festival with booths and vendors. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Lakeview Park, Garrity Boulevard and 16th Avenue N., Nampa. CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—Open-air market with all manner of local food and products, from fresh vegetables to fresh doughnuts, all served from the freshest of vendors. Live music acts, plus local arts and crafts. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE. Downtown at Eighth Street, 8th and Idaho, Boise. KOKANEE OUTDOOR DAY—Outdoor celebration that starts with a road trip along the kokanee salmon route up Mores Creek. Celebrate Idaho’s fish, wildlife and clean water at a free festival. See Picks, Page 20. 1-6 p.m. FREE. John Brogan Park, 35 miles up Idaho 21 from Boise, Idaho City.
SIGNING TIME ACADEMY PARENT WORKSHOP—Learn sign language to communicate with your baby and teach him or her to speak sooner. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $15. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, www. nampaparksandrecreation.org. TURNING WATER INTO GOLD— Tour of brewery and in-depth discussion of the brewing process. Call 208-343-8649 to register. 1 p.m. $20-$25. Sockeye Grill and Brewery, 3019 Cole Road, Boise, 208-658-1533.
OTHELLO—See Wednesday. 8 p.m. $12-$39. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, 208-4299908, box office 208-336-9221, www.idahoshakespeare.org.
Concerts
SUPER SECRET EXPERIMENTAL BEAD SHOW—See Friday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Doubletree Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Boulevard, Garden City, 208-3431871, www.doubletree.com.
SUNDAY AUGUST 15 Festivals & Events
Art SUN VALLEY CENTER ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL—See Friday. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 5th St. E., Ketchum, 208-7269491, www.sunvalleycenter.org.
Literature SHANNON HYDE BOOK SIGNING—Author Shannon Hyde, will read from and sign copies of her new children’s book, Super Sam’s Backyard Adventures. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Hastings, 1769 N. Lakes Avenue, Meridian, 208-855-9877.
On Stage LIPSINC PRESENTS COUGAR BARBIES—Drag show featuring local and touring performers. 8:30 p.m. $15. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., second floor, Capitol Terrace, Boise, 208-3361313, www.thebalconyclub.com.
Odds & Ends
Sports & Fitness BOISE HAWKS PANCREATIC AWARENESS NIGHT—Cost includes a game ticket, official Hawks baseball, access to the Hawks zone for autographs and all-you-can-eat burgers and hot dogs in the tailgate area. 6:15 p.m. $35. Hawks Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-322-5000, www.boisehawks.com.
24TH ANNUAL NAMPA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS—See Saturday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Lakeview Park, Garrity Boulevard and 16th Avenue N., Nampa. EAST END MARKET AT BOWN CROSSING—Open-air arts and food market with live music. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Bown Crossing, Bown St., end of Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise. SUNDAY MARKET—Indoor market where shoppers can find locally produced food and goods, including local arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing, food and drink, live music and children’s activities. A portion of March’s sales will benefit Treasure Valley Family YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. There will also be live music by Greg Bridges. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-385-0111, www. thelinenbuilding.com.
On Stage OTHELLO—See Wednesday. 7 p.m. $12-$39. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, 208-4299908, box office 208-336-9221, www.idahoshakespeare.org.
ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL—6:30 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Pavilion, Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, www.sunvalley.com.
Food & Drink TASTE OF MCCALL—Chefs from McCall area restaurants along with local caterers will serve tastes of their summer selections with fine wines, local microbrews and live music. 1-4 p.m. $50. River Ranch Club House, 101 Headquarters Road, McCall.
Workshops & Classes AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER TRAINING—Kids aged 11-15 can learn the skills to care for children in the absence of adults. Course includes handbook and emergency reference guide. Bring a sack lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $40. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, www.nampaparksandrecreation. org.
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